淮安市2006－2007学年度高三年级第一学期调查测试
英语试题 2006．11
第I卷(选择题 共115分)
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman mean?
A. She praises the boy. B. She likes more cake
C. She will give another cake to the boy.
2. How does the man find the woman?
A. She is neither pretty nor ugly. B. She is very pretty.
C. She is very ugly.
3. What do you know from the dialogue?
A. God always stays at their home when the father gets home.
B. God is in the bathroom when the father knocks at the door.
C. Bathroom is always used when the father wants to use it.
4. What does the woman mean?
A. She'd like a sandwich. B. She has already eaten.
C. She doesn't want anything to eat now.
5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Teacher and student. B. Patient and the doctor.
C. Customer and the salesgirl.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题
6. Why does the man feel nervous?
A. Because he has a little money.
B. Because his keys to the car were locked in his car.
C. Because it's already too late for the flight.
7. How does the man go home for his spare keys?
A. On foot. B. By taxi.
C. On the woman's car.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题
8. What may be the man's purpose from the conversation?
A. He wants to find a suitable job. B. He wants to get a girlfriend
C. He wants to marry the woman.
9. What kind of people might he prefer?
A. A serious person. B. A practice person.
C. A rich person.
10. What's the man's possible favor according to the dialogue?
A. Sightseeing. B. Running a restaurant.
C. Writing.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题
11. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A flight timetable. B. The way to Union Street.
C. Hiring a taxi.
12. Where is the woman going on Saturday?
A. To Garden Hotel. B. To the airport. C. To the taxi company.
13. How much does the woman have to pay for the taxi alone?
A. 60. B. 16. C. 20.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题
14. What does the woman want to be after she leaves school?
A. A musician. B. A clerk. C. A vet(兽医).
15. What does the man want to be?
A. An engineer. B. a person who talks to animals.
C. An animal doctor,
16. What is the woman's attitude to the man?
A. Cold. B. Funny. C. Admirable.
17. When will the woman leave the school?
A. At the beginning of the term.
B. At the end of the term.
C. In the middle of the term.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题
18. What does the speaker prefer to do to spend the spare time?
A. To stay at home. B. To go outdoors. C. To watch TV.
19. Which of the following is NOT the reason for outdoor activities?
A. Making a lot of friends.
B. Getting more life experience.
C. Spending too much time indoors.
20. What should you do if you don't have enough money or energy?
A. Carry out outdoor activities. B. Go far away from your daily life.
C. Read books and enjoy music.
第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节：单项选择(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
请认真阅读下面各题目，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21.—Jackie Chen the film The Myth this June, but I don' t know whether he has finished it.
—It has been released.
A. was making B. made C. has made D. had made
22. After hours of repair, the driver tried to start the car but it work.
A.won't B. shouldn't C. couldn't D. wouldn't
23. We were shocked to hear the news that two Chinese engineers were shot to death in Pakistan. Worse still, third one died in hospital afterwards.
A. the;a B. the;the C. /;a D. /;the
24.—The cake is delicious.
—Well, at least it is the one I baked last week.
A. as bad as B. no worse than C. no better than D. not better than
25. Is it Dave Williams runs a website he encourages people to protect the environment?
A. who; that B. that; which C. who; where D. that; as
26. Usually what the teacher says will have a deep a child .
A. mark with B. impression in C. effect on D. imagination of
27. , he was a man of the world.
A. Shoe - maker as was he B. A shoe - maker as he was
C. Shoe - maker as he was D. A shoe - maker as was he
28.—I guess you are going to do some shopping.
— .But I'd also like to do some shopping.
A. Not at all B. Not exactly C. Not so god D. Just so so
29. To admit one's mistake great courage, which is what I am short of.
A. calls for B. asks for C. sends for D. applies for
30. giving a general introduction to computers, the course also provides practical experience.
A. In addition to B. Despite C. In spite of D. Instead of
31. I have kept the photo I can see it every day, as it reminds me of my university days in London.
A. in which B. when C. where D. that
32. With an examination , the students felt relaxed and enjoyed themselves a whole night.
A. being taken B. taken C. take D. taking
33.—Have you heard that LiuXiang, the Olympic Champion hurdler to our city tomorrow.
—Really ?
—Don't you believe me? You know, I
A. will come; wasn't joking B. is going to come; didn't joke
C. is to come; haven't joked D. is coming; am not joking
34. Jennifer never dreams of for her to be sent to China very soon.
A. there to be a chance B. there being a chance
C. there will be a chance D. it being a chance
35. The Chinese people will never forget 9 a.m on Oct 12, 2005, a most exciting and inspiring moment , ShenZhou VI was launched , is always making me thinking of I can do more for my homeland.
A. when; which; how B. which;that; that
C. when; as; what; D. that; which; which
第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
请认真阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The passengers on the bus watched sympathetically as the attractive young woman with the white cane made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the driver and, using her hands to 36 the location of the seats, walked down the aisle and found the seat he'd told her was 37 . Then she settled in, 38 her briefcase on her lap and rested her cane against her leg.
It had been a year since Susan, 34, became 39 . Due to a medical misdiagnosis, she was suddenly 40 into a world of darkness, anger, frustration and self-pity. Mark, her husband , 41 her to work each day, even though they worked at 42 ends of the city. Soon, however, Mark realized the arrangement wasn't 43 .Susan had to start taking the bus again. Just as he predicted, Susan was 44 at the idea of taking the bus again. "How am I 45 to know where I am going? I feel like you're abandoning me. "she responded bitterly. Mark taught her how to rely on her other 46 , specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to 47 to her new environment. Monday morning arrived, they went their 48 ways for the first time.
On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work as usual. As she was paying, the driver said, "I sure do 49 you." Curious, she asked the driver, "Why do you say that you envy me?"
The driver responded, "It must feel 50 to be taken care of and protected like you are." "What do you mean?" she asked.
The driver answered, "You know, every morning for the past week, a fine- looking gentleman in a military uniform has been 51 across the corner watching you as you get off the bus. He makes sure you cross the street 52 and he watches until you enter your office building. Then he blows you a kiss, gives you a little salute and walks away." Tears of happiness poured down Susan's cheeks. For 53 she couldn't physically see him, she had always felt Mark's presence. He had given her a gift more powerful than 54 , a gift she didn't need to see to 55 ——the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.
36. A. feel B. use C. draw D. control
37. A. nice B. taken C. safe D. empty
38. A. carried B. placed C. took D. found
39. A. deaf B. blind C. weak D. angry
40. A. going B. lost C. getting D. thrown
41. A. forced B. advised C. got D. drove
42. A. opposite B. some C. usual D. far
43. A. working B. determined C. going D. giving
44. A. excited B. horrified C. puzzled D. moved
45. A. pleased B. told C. supposed D. taught
46. A. friends B. drivers C. senses D. organs
47. A. change B. turn C. devote D. adapt
48. A. strange B. funny C. own D. new
49. A. envy B. protect C. love D. watch
50. A. sorry B. good C. relaxing D. nervous
51. A. sitting B. expecting C. working D. standing
52. A. happily B. safely C. quickly D. silently
53. A. although B. if C. when D. before
54. A. money B. help C. sight D. tears
55. A. believe B. hope C. buy D. take
第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分。满分40分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
I was working as a consultant (顾问) in a beer company. My work was to help the president and senior vice-presidents make and carry out their new strategic ideas. It was a big challenge, and I must work very hard. At the same time, my mother was in the final stages of cancer.
I worked during the day and drove 40 miles home to be with her every night. It was tiring and stressful, but it was what I wanted to do. My promise was to continue to do excellent consulting work during the days in the company, even though my evenings were very hard. I didn't want to bother the president with my situation, but I felt that someone in the company needed to know what was going on if I could not leave my mother at home someday. So I told the vice-president of Human Resources the truth, and asked him not to share the information with anyone else in the company.
A few days later, the president called me into his office. I thought that he wanted to talk with me about one of the many issues we were working on those days. When I entered, he asked me to sit down. He faced me from across his desk, looked me in the eye, and said, "I hear that your mother is very ill."
I was totally caught by surprise and burst into tears because I was really very tired. He just looked at me, let me cry, and then gently said a sentence that I would never forget, "Whatever you need, please let me know."
That was it. I believe that what comes from the heart goes to the heart. The president's understanding and his willingness to let me be in my pain and offer me everything are qualities of compassion (同情) that I have carried with me to this day and to the rest of my life.
56. How did the president know that the writer’s mother was ill?
A. The writer told him the truth.
B. He heard it from the vice-president of Human Resources.
C. He read it in a newspaper.
D. He was just guessing at the reason for the writer's tiredness.
57. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The writer was too tired to go on with her work.
B. The writer didn't want anyone in her company to know her trouble.
C. The writer felt tired and stressed. She continued to do excellent consulting work, though.
D. The president let the writer go home to look after her mother all day long.
58. What is the topic sentence in this passage?
A. I was working as a consultant in a beer company.
B. I told the vice - president of Human Resources the truth.
C. "I hear that your mother is very ill."
D. "Whatever you need, please let me know."
59. The underlined words "in the final stages of cancer" in the first paragraph probably mean
A. in the last period of her life because of cancer
B. acting as a patient with cancer
C. working in a theatre
D. in hospital because she was suspected of having cancer
B
Welcome to Ontario Parks, a new body set up to manage Ontario's most treasured special places,, the parks in our area.
We are entering a very exciting year for Ontario Parks. Last season we asked some 15,000 visitors in 45 parks how we could improve our programs and services. We also looked at the thousands of comment cards we received. As a result, new comfort stations have been added, the number of campsites has been increased, and we’ve made other facility improvements. In addition, we'll be providing more educational programs. This year, for example, more than 40 parks will offer special day and evening activities to excite your curiosity about nature and history.
Through the Internet, you'll be happy to know that you can now explore all 270 parks on line. Let your family plan your park vacation, study a map of canoe routes, or find up-to-date information about programs, services and facilities.
So come and discover what Ontario Parks has to offer. Our parks are places to go with families and friends, for relaxation and fun, or simply to get away from it all. They are places where we can enrich our souls and "recharge our internal batteries". They provide chances to explore nature, see wildlife, swim, canoe, camp, hike, picnic, ride a bike...You'll enjoy some of the best outdoor experiences available anywhere in the world.
We urge you to make 2006 the year that you come out and have an Ontario Parks experience!
60. The writer's purpose in writing the text is to
A. tell more people the improvements in Ontario Parks
B. attract more people to explore the parks on line
C. praise the beauty of nature in Ontario Parks
D. have more people visit the parks
61. The facility improvements of Ontario Parks include
A. new programs and services B. new comfort stations and campsites
C. comfort stations and special activities D. new campsites and educational programs
62. The underlined phrase "recharge our internal batteries" means
A. get back our strength and energy B. make us healthy
C. enjoy a difficult life D. refill our own batteries
63. According to the text, we can safely say that
A. some visitors suggested more campsites
B. about 15,000 people visited 45 parks last season
C. many more people will visit Ontario Parks in 2006
D. the manager of Ontario Parks worries they will have fewer visitors
C
| Arriving in New York There are three airports in New York. When you arrive at one of them, you can take a bus or a taxi to any place in New York. |
| Eating out There are many kinds of food in New York. And you shouldn't eat at McDonald's every day. There are good restaurants in Little Italy and Chinatown, for example. |
| Hotels There are lots of. good hotels in New York. The best is the Plaza on the the 5th Avenue, but you don't have to spend a lot in the city, there are lots of smaller hotels and the YMCA near the Central Park is great for young people. |
| Public Transport In New York, there's a good bus and subway service. If you are planning to use the subway a lot, you should buy a subway ticket for the journey brcause it's cheaper. But you don' t have to use the public transport-there are lots of places you can go to on foot, such as the Empire State Building, the 5th Avenue and the Central Park. The New Taxis are a part of the city experience, so you should take at least one taxi during your visit! |
| Places to see Finally, there are a lot of places to see in New York-the Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, and so on. And you shouldn't go home without climbing the Statue of Liberty to enjoy the scenery of the city. |
| Shopping Shopping in New York is fun. There are big shops on the 5th Avenue. They are seven days a week. But be careful when you look at the prices; you have to pay a special 8%tax(税) on everything you buy in New York |
64. How many kinds of public transport are mentioned in the passage?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
65. How much do you have to pay if you buy a book of $10 in New York?
A. $10.8 B. $10.08 C. $18 D. $10
66. When you visit New York, You should
A. eat at McDonald's every day B. take a taxi whenever you go out
C. stay at the best hotel D. climb the Statue of Liberty
67. From the passage, we can learn that
A. people can visit many places of interest in New York on foot
B. New York is not a good place for shopping
C. people must travel using the public transport in New York
D. people have to eat only one kind of food in New York
D
Being considered a leader in our society is indeed of high praise. Leadership means power, commands respect and, most important, encourages achievement. Unlike vitamin C, leadership skills can't be easily swallowed down. They must be carefully cultivated.
Different from popular belief, most good leaders are made, not born. They learn their skills in their everyday lives. But which do they develop? How do they (and how can you) get others to follow?
Always give credit. Many leaders note that the most efficient way to get a good performance from others is to treat them like heroes. Giving public credit to someone who has earned it is the best leadership technique in the world. It is also an act of generosity that's never forgotten.
Giving credit is more effective than even the most constructive criticism, which often hurts rather than helps. Kenneth Blanchard, the author of The One- Minute Manager, agrees. "Catch people doing something right!" he says. Then tell everyone about it.
Take informed risks. "The best leaders know that taking a risk is not a thoughtless exercise, "says management adviser Marilyn Machlowitz." Sky divers don't go up in an airplane without checking the parachutes beforehand."
Because the idea of risk also carries with it the possibility of failure, many of us usually wait for others to take charge. But if you want to be a leader, you must learn to fail-and not die athousand deaths. Pick yourself up and start all over again.
Encourage enthusiasm. "When people understand the importance of work, they lend their mental strengths," says Lee Ducat. But when they get excited about the work, all their energy gets poured into the job. That's a great force! Is this the best way to create excitement? Be enthusiastic yourself - You will be followed by everyone.
68. The underlined word "cultivated" (paragraph 1) roughly means
A. encouraged B. compared C. examined D. developed
69. The part Always give credit tells us that a leader should
A. give helpful criticism B. regard others as real heroes
C. praise people for their good performances D. praise everyone
70. To be a good leader, you should
A. not be afraid of any risks B. think twice before taking risks
C. try to avoid any possible failures D. know what a thoughtless exercise is
71. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Leadership Is of Skills and Techniques B. Leadership Is Very Important
C. Not Many Can Be Leaders D. How to Be a Leader
E
The trees arrived by post, a half- open parcel. They were thin and straight, rather like arrows but with shiny leaves at one end and muddy roots at the other. Terry and his father took them down the garden and planted them in their prepared places. Terry bad great hopes of the middle tree, now set in the holy spot where Henry, his cat, run over, had been laid to rest a year before. The nine trees made an avenue down one side of the garden, where there was already a fifteen-foot stonewall between the garden and the back yards of the Jenkins Street houses.
"Why do we want a row of trees as well as a wall?" Terry asked his father.
His father said, "For privacy. These trees grow very thickly."
His father's love of privacy often puzzled Terry, who was not one to keep himself to himself, but he could see part of the point here. The houses in Jenkins Street were on higher ground. His friend Leslie lived in number twelve, and Leslie had only to stand on a box to see right over the wall.
"Will the trees grow higher than the wall?" Terry asked then.
"Oh yes, twice as high if not more. It'll take a few years but they'll grow."
So they were going to have nine trees thirty feet tall, to keep them from being overlooked. Terry wondered why this was so desirable. He said, "Our garden is very pretty. Why can't we let the people over the wall see it? That wouldn't be showing off, would it?"
"No, I don't think it would be, "his father said. "Yet some people might feel a bit less happy if they can always see a good thing that isn't theirs. We don't want to be the cause of any jealousy if we can help it."
This consideration for other people's feelings must be a grown - up thing. Terry thought. It was not his idea of how to run things. He said, "These trees it seems a lot of trouble to go to just to stop people being jealous of us,"
His father looked at him. "It isn't much trouble, Terry," he said. "These trees will grow without help from us. They'll be beautiful. And listen to them. You can already hear them whispering to us in the wind."
72. How do we know that Terry's father was expecting the trees?
A. He thought they would grow tall and thick.
B. He expected them because they arrived by post.
C. He and Terry had dug holes for them.
D. The parcel was half open, so he could see they were trees.
73. We know from the passage that Terry's father is a man who
A. was proud of his garden and liked showing it off
B. didn't quite like his neighbors
C. preferred to keep his privacy
D. felt jealous of the people in Jenkins Street
74. Why were the trees planted in front of the wall?
A. Because that was where they would grow faster.
B. To improve the appearance of the house.
C. To hide the ugly sight of Jenkins Street.
D. To stop people from looking inside.
75. According to Terry's father, the thing that might have made the neighbors feel less happy was
A. the wall B. the thriving row of trees
C. the well - kept garden D. the privacy of
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题 共35分)
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节：对话填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请认真阅读下面对话，并根据各题所给首字母的提示，在答题卡右栏中标有题号的横线上，写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。
| S=Smith J=Jimmy J: Mr.Smith, Have you ever been to Australia? S: Yes, Australia is a country in the Southern Hemisphere (the southern half of the world), between the (76)P Ocean and the Indian Ocean. J: Is it very large? S: Yes. Australia is the sixth biggest country in the world. The middle of it is mostly (77)d_ _. Today Australia has just over 20 (78)m people. Most Australians live in cities along the coast, such as Perth and Melbourne. The (79)c city, Canberra, is inland, The largest city is (80)S J: When did people first arrive in Australia? S: More than 50,000 years ago. These(81)n Australians are called the Australian Aborigines. J: Why are there many special animals in this country? S: Australia was(82) s from the other continents of the world many millions of years ago. (83)B of this, many animals and plants live in Australia that are not found anywhere else. These include animals like the (84)k_ _; the koala, and the platypus. J: How about its politics? S: It is made up of six(85)s__ and two territories. Each of these has its own Parliament and makes its own local laws. J: And its culture? S: Australia is multicultural, which means that all its people are helped to keep their different languages and ways of life. | 76． 77． 78． 79． 80． 81． 82． 83． 84． 85． |
第二节；书面表达(满分25分)
请根据下列文字和提示用英语写一段词数在120左右的文章(首句不计算在内)。
目前，在校学生中一部分人过分热衷于体育、社交等活动，他们花太多的时间参加课外活动、各种兴趣小组以及交朋友，对学习却不够重视；还有一部分人几乎把所有的时间都用在学习上，不愿意参加任何课外活动。请你简要描述这两种现象并谈谈自己的观点。
Nowadays high school students hold different opinions about after-class activities．
淮安市2006—2007学年度高三年级第一学期调查测试
英语试题听力文字稿和参考答案
Text 1
M: I gave the bigger piece of cake to my sister.
W: Be good. That's more like it.
Text 2
W: John says I'm pretty. Andy says I'm ugly. What do you think, Peter?
M: A bit of both. I think you're pretty ugly.
Text 3
M: Mom, does God use our bathroom?
W: No, Peter. Why?
M: Because Daddy knocks at the door every morning and shouts, "Oh god, are you still there?"
Text 4
M: Sue, would you like a sandwich or something?
W: Oh, please don't bother. I can get something later.
Text 5
M: How much is that tie?
W: Forty dollars.
M: Why, I can buy a pair of shoes with that much money.
W: But how would a pair of shoes look around your neck?
Text 6
W: What's the matter, Paul?
M: Can you believe this? I locked my keys in the car, and I have to go to the airport to pick up my aunt.
W: So, what are you going to do?
M: I don't know...Hey, do you think I could borrow your car for a few hours?
W: I'm sorry, but I really need it this afternoon.
M: Well, could you drive me home? I have spare keys there.
W: Sure. That's no problem.
M: Do you have a quarter for the phone? My wallet's in the car.
W: Here you are. Anything else?
M: No, that's it. Thanks. I really appreciate it.
W: You are welcome!
Text 7
W: Mr. Thompson, what kind of person would you like to meet?
M: Well, I want someone who's not too old, probably around 22, um...she must be quite attractive, and like spending her time outside, and visiting things.
W: What sort of job do you think .she should have?
M: Now, that's a bit difficult to say, but probably she will be in some kind of profession. It could be working in a hospital, or be a teacher.
W: What kind of people do you like? For example, do you like serious people? Or do you like shy people?
M: Shy people are always difficult to get on with. I think I'd rather have someone who's relatively open and fun. And a practical person.
W: What kind of things do you think she should like doing?
M: Well, I if she likes outdoor sports, for example, tennis, swimming. Um... also, I think she may like music, going to concerts, generally, things that I'm interested in.
Text 8
M: Good morning. City Taxi.
W: Good morning. I'd like to book a taxi to the airport for Saturday morning, please.
M: Where from?
W: I'm at Garden Hotel in Union Street. There'll be three of us sharing. How much will it be?
M: About 60
W: 60! Each or between us?
M: Oh, that's all together. What time do you want to leave?
W: Seven in the morning.
M: Right. We'll pick you up at your hotel at seven, then.
W: Thank you very much. Goodbye.
Text 9
M: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term?
W: Yes, I am.
M: What are you going to do?
W: I'm going to be a clerk,
M: What does a clerk do?
W: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports, and he types.
M: I want to be a vet.
W: A what?
M: A vet.., a veterinary surgeon.
W: Good gracious! What is that?
M: A vet is a man who takes care of sick animals. He is an animal doctor.
W: I once read a story about a person who talked to animals. It was very interesting.
M: I think I will learn to exchange with animals, understand their feelings and become their best friend.
W: I am sure you will be a good vet.
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With the development of science and technology, people have more spare time. But how do we spend the free time? I prefer to go outdoors and spend my free time in some different places
and with some different people.
The first reason for outdoor activities is that I have spent too much time indoors. Most of the time I sit in the classroom, listening to the teachers and doing my exercises. The outdoor activities are too limited. Fresh air, sunlight and enough physical exercises are needed for a healthy body. So when I am free, I should go out. The second reason is that I Want to have more experience in my life. When you go out, far away from your daily life, you will meet a lot of people who are quite different from you. It will give you a lot of exciting experience.
However, outdoor activities will take a lot of money and energy. So if you have not prepared enough, having some amusement indoors is also a good choice, which may be much cheaper and easier to carry out. Reading some books and enjoying music are also very good.
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36—40 A D B B D 41—45 D A A B C 46—50 C D C A B 51—55 D B A C A
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56—59 B C D A 60—63 D B A A 64—67 B A D A 68—71 D C B D
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Nowadays high school students hold different opinions about after-class activities.
Some think taking an active part in various school activities can broaden their horizon and enrich their knowledge. So they often have sports, make lots of friends mad so on.
However, others prefer to spend almost all their time on studies and seldom participate in school activities. They think it a waste of the valuable time at school.
In my opinion, as a student, Our main task is to study and we should spend most of our time studying. At the same time, We should also take part in some after-class activities so as to learn what we can't learn from books. What's more, We can make lot of new friends and learn how to get along well with others. So I think such a school life is healthy and will be beneficial to our future studies and work.